Breathe Safe has continously developed protective systems against the unseen hazards that impact on the health and safety of mine equipment operators (mobile & fixed plant). The real issue at mine sites is respirable dust / fibres (particulate) inside the breathing zone and the emphasis must be to prevent lung disease for the entire working … Continue reading Respirable Mine Dust Exposure →

To improve the safety and efficiency of conveyor system at mining operations, many companies are turning to ESS’s proven EZI-GUARD solution. A key element of many mining operations that helps maintain a high level of productivity is the conveyor system that connects crucial areas of mines. With safety joining productivity as two of the industry’s … Continue reading Guarding operations at mine sites across Australia →

How Port Kembla Coal Terminal and Flexco worked together to improve safety, operating and environmental performance, and reliability of the belt cleaning systems. Download this whitepaper now to find out more:

Concrete walkways across mining operations have a significant impact on the environment, with the erosion of local habitat, remediation on demobilisation and the negative impact of carting hundreds of tonnes of concrete to a remote site. Geohex has established a cost effective and environmentally friendly solution that many mining operations across Australia are now using. … Continue reading A cost effective and environmentally friendly solution to concrete walkways →

Xinc Technologies specialises in advanced rugged PC and display technologies engineered to perform in the most challenging environments. From hazardous locations in mining, oil and gas, to transportation, supply chain, field service, warehouse, healthcare, and more, our rugged PC tablets, handhelds and fixed-mount PCs increase operational efficiencies and safety, deliver low-cost reliability for data collection, … Continue reading Advanced Rugged PC and Display Technologies For Harsh Environments →

Challenged with a dynamic mining environment and lack of qualified in-house fibre optic and network personnel, an underground coal mine in Queensland employed Ampcontrol’s specialist network capability in conjunction with the H3RO (Harsh Environment Reticulated Optics) system to simplify their underground communication network. The result was a standardised system, improved network availability and reliability with … Continue reading How harsh environment reticulated optics are helping underground networking →

Employees at Portia Mine’s remote gold mine usually spend weeks away from their families and have little to occupy their downtime. A new public WiFi solution – separate to the mine’s communications – is helping to reduce isolation by keeping staff in touch with family and friends while at the remote South Australian mine camp. … Continue reading Helping Remote Mine Employees Feel Closer to Home →

Adoption of technology by the Australian mining and construction sectors is now reaching “critical mass”, according to one of the country’s leading mining support companies. This case study shows how technology adoption transitions to the mining “mainstream” – rather than being restricted to a small number of “early adopters”. To download this case study, fill in and … Continue reading Mining In The Digital Age →

This case study shows Arkhangelskgeodlobycha (AGD) , subsidiary of Russian oild company LUKoil who are currently operating Trybka Griba, used a data solution to improve the accuracy of its data. Download this whitepaper by filling in your details below. 

The ‘mining boom’ represents one of the largest shocks to hit the Australian economy in generations. Despite the economic slowdown in the last few years, there has been no avoiding the exponential growth that the industry has gone through for the decade. This case study shows how construction and engineering solutions companies like Finco Engineering … Continue reading Wired For Success →

This case study shows that after identifying that their methods of data management and mine design were, at the time, not up to industry best practice, Scorpio Gold Corporation began using the latest MICROMINE solutions in 2010, implementing the leading exploration and 3D mine design solution, Micromine and in 2015 implementing Geobank to ensure secure … Continue reading Scorpio Gold Corporation: A Micromine and Geobank Case Study →

This case study shows how ESS has developed a heavy-duty, retractable idler frame that eliminates the need for most scaffolding and working at heights when changing conveyor rollers, resulting in a drastic reduction in maintenance time.

When a fast-growing UK’s manufacturer outgrew their PPE and consumables storeroom, inefficiencies began to appear and productivity ultimately struggled. This case study examines how the company were able to solve the issue an with automated dispensing solution for PPE and consumable, resulting in a 16% increase in productivity and a 30% reduction in the use … Continue reading How an Automated Dispensing Solution can Increase Productivity & Generate Savings for Mining Companies →

Welding in a workshop is an ideal situation for a tradesperson, with equipment they require at their disposal for fabrications, along with comfort and shelter from external elements. However, not all welding is possible under such ideal circumstances. A construction project requires a fair bit of planning and preparation to ensure all welds, especially those … Continue reading Gasless Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Wires vs. MIG? →

Choosing the best method depends upon many factors. This free case study looks at three different types of material applications, including high temperature environments, where the BinMaster 3DLevelScanner was implemented across mine sites, providing unsurpassed bin volume accuracy as well as helping to improve safety onsite.

Commissioned by the Myuna Colliery of Centennial Coal, this free case study looks at the installation of a new two-stage air compressor in place of two single stage compressors. The results, among other things, include savings of more than $100,000.

With an identified need in mining for a solution to workers suffering strain and back injuries from constantly standing upright, and operating hand held equipment, Safetech and Clarks Mining collaborated to develop a unique drilling rig lift table.

This case study details the results of this integration, which led to a reduced risk of injury and an increase in daily productivity.

This case study explores the stages, technology and strategy of the Hastings Project – an exciting initiative by Hastings Rare Metals involving heavy rare earths.

An on-site trial of a revolutionary mechanical bucket is yielding benefits for Cadia Valley Operations as well as its manufacturer, Keech Mining Supplies.

Back in 1946, Nickolas Savko and his wife Gilda started their business in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. with a single truck and a few employees. Nearly 70 years later, Savko is now one of the largest site development contractors in the U.S., with roughly 300 employees and more than 600 pieces of heavy equipment, trucks and tools.